Sermons About Sin
4-May-2008 The Good New as Told by Matthew - Chapter 5
Theorign and importance of the Law . The sermon on the mount
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Choosing True Freedom
What does it mean to be free? True freedom is a choice ... it does not come from following a list of rules, but instead comes from walking by the Spirit. In this message, Mike shares how we learn to walk by the Spirit, so that we can experience true freedom in our lives and break free from the many things that hold us back from following Christ.
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An Authentic Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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My God, My God, Why...
Considering the 16 last words of Christ on the cross and their implications
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Addictions.......Overcoming the Gorilla
We all have areas in our lives that are broken, areas where we struggle with sins that bog us down and hinder us from living life to its fullest. In this message, we go to the heart of God's awesome plan for overcoming and defeating addictions and sin. So let's listen and be inspired to live out God's truth in our lives!
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Insiders and Outsiders
Throughout the Gospel of Mark, there is a constant delineation by Christ as to who is with him and who is not. In this message, we look at three distinct comparisons that characterize where a person stands with God.
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Fighting a Good Fight
To fight a good fight, we must commit to strict training. We receive our training from the very words of God. Those of us who are in physical training and spiritual training must keep ourselves pure. We will not be pure until we are mastered by Christ and no longer mastered by our sin. We must take every thought captive for Christ and turn from our sin.If you trust Christ, you will finish your race.
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A Message With Conviction
John 8:9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. John 16:8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
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The Anger of Jesus
Our culture's love for tolerance and disdain for open confrontation has lead to a deceiving portrait of Christ that paints him as an all loving, all gracious, and all compassionate individual. The Bible paints a different picture of a Christ who loved the poor in spirit, but hated the self-righteous, and unrepentant. We see a Jesus who despised tolerance and had a passion for open confrontation of sin.
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The Potter And The Clay
This sermon takes a look at Potter and the Clay analogy from the book of Jeremiah. While explaining that this was meant for the nation of Judah and by extention Israel, there are some facts here that also easily translate to the modern church and believers.
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Family Dynamics: Godly Speech From A Lament Of King David (Part 2)
David's lament tips us off to the connection between speech and the heart. What could go horribly wrong can be made right only through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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God's Unstoppable Mercy
How much sin is too much sin for God to still be merciful to you? In the story of God's deliverance of Israel in Judges 4, we see that if God wants to have mercy on us, then there's nothing we can do to stop Him. That's because God's mercy isn't based on our actions, but on His supreme love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost by what we do...no matter how bad.
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David: Repenting Of Sin (Psalm 51:1-13)
The Bible declares that David was a man straight after God's own heart. Yet, in a moment of weakness he committed adultery then sought to cover it up with murder. But, David repented and in his repentance we can learn how to repent.
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Act IV - Redemption
Listen as Pastor Brad continues the conversation around the story in which we find ourselves, this week discussing the necessity and nature of redemption.
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Releasing Our Regrets
Based on 1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." we can enjoy the freedom of clear-conscience-living. We can release our regrets by confess our sin, trusting God's character and accepting God's forgiveness.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Hostage: Breaking Free From Addictions
What controls you? What addictions are holding you hostage? Learn how to break free from the addictions that keep you from following God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
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Complacent about Sin
The church today should not be complacent about sin, but rather separate itself from the world. We should live a sanctified life having a sanctified walk as light and salt in this world.
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Route 66: Exodus Reruns In Our Own Life
Route 66: Exodus Reruns In Our Own Life (SERIES: Over the Rivers and Through The Providence -- The Psalms: Songs We Sing Along the Way) Psalm 66
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Making a Name for Ourselves
Who is the Greatest? Whoever is not against us is for us. Causing to Sin Saltiness
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No One Born Of God Makes A Practice Of Sinning
How is it possible that those born of God cannot sin? John reveals the nature of sin, the origin of sin, and the origin of our victory over sinning. Come and learn about the expulsive power of a new affection.
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Undiscovered: the Tempted Jesus
Glimpsing the showdown in the desert between Jesus and the Devil
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That Lying Devil
There are many people enslaved by urges, habits, and sins that they seem powerless to overcome. Many have in fact given up. The good news is that there is hope for even the most seriously bound, but we must learn to recognize the enemy’s tactics. Too often we do not begin to fight until the battle is over. Discover how to engage Satan much earlier and much more effectively. Key Versus: Rom 7:15-17, Gen 2:16-17, Gen 3, John 8:44, John 8:31, Eph 6:11, 1Cor 6:18-20, 1Cor 15:33
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A Fearful Expectation 2
God judges His people differently than He judges those who are in the world.
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Ugly Things May Turn Out Good ... But They Are Still Ugly
It is easy to fall for pragmatism, the idea that it doesn't matter how you get there, so long as you get there. That type of life leads to great problems. The good news is that God is a God of grace overrule our own sinfulness. It won't make our ugliness of sin any prettier, but it will accomplish God's good purpose.
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Our Advocate, Our Access
To pray in Jesus'name is to approach God in the confidence that the justifying work of the Cross makes possible.
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Act II - Paradise Lost
Please join us as Pastor Brad continues with the EPIC series and explores the curse of sin that has plagued humanity through our history.
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A Personal Revival
This sermon outlines how King David experienced personal revival and tells us how anyone can have a personal revival.
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A Fearful Expectation 1
God indeed is in the business of judging His people. Those who decide to live in direct disobedience to the word and will of God stand in great danger.
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20080330 - Hebrews 12:1-3 & Philippians 3:7-14
Throw off the sin that entangles you Fix your eyes on Jesus The hope of eternal life
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Spiritual Bankruptcy
Title: Spiritual Bankruptcy | Text: Matthew 5:3 | Series: Disturbing the Peace: Examining the Uncomfortable Teachings of Jesus | Date: March 30, 2008 | Speaker: Stephen Kroeker
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That Scheming Devil
We hate to believe that someone is out to get us, but if the Bible is to be believed-someone IS out to get us. Far from being a mythological figure, Satan is a spirit being actively seeking to destroy us. Failing to appreciate this truth places us at serious risk. Find out whether or not Satan is at work in your life and exactly what he hopes to accomplish. The answers might surprise you. Key Verses: 1Pet 5:8, 2Cor 2:11, Prov 7:6ff, John 15:1-6, 1John 1:8-9, Rom 8:35-39, Eze 37
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Amazing Love...God and Forgiveness
In our first message of our new speaking series, "The God Questions," we tackle the tough question of: "Why would God forgive great injustices/sins?" Fasten your seat belt, because the answer just might be the key to a brand new and transformed life for all of us!
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Joy in the Gospel
Over the next 3 Sundays, we'll be looking at our mission in this great city. Our goal is not simply to be a great church, but to help build a great city full of joy in Jesus. In tonight's message, we look at the Gospel itself and ask how the preaching of the gospel can result in great joy in Spokane.
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Our God is a Consuming Fire
Our God is a God to be feared. Many times we do not give God the reverence and worship that he deserves. His justice has to punish sin. Have we put our faith in Christ? Our Sin is Great,Our Savior is greater.
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Peace With God (Romans 5:1)
The natural man is at war with God. However, in Christ, the war is over -- we have peace with God!
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Reconnect with God
Reconnect with God We have a natural curiosity concerning what happens to people when they die. It is a God-initiated desire to know what is next, who he is, and how we can relate to him. Listen to this Easter Sunday message as we explore what it takes for any of us to reconnect with God.
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Reconnect with God
Reconnect with God We have a natural curiosity concerning what happens to people when they die. It is a God-initiated desire to know what is next, who he is, and how we can relate to him. Listen to this Easter Sunday message as we explore what it takes for any of us to reconnect with God.
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What God Did to Win Your Heart so You Can Live!
When we experience renewal as a Christ follower, there is a wonderful assurance of sins forgiven; the heart is clean; the soul free. Faith does not stagger at the promises of God. Prayer lays hold on heaven with fresh power. Love fills the heart with worship and there is spontaneous praise of an awesome God. There may have been a time when you experienced all of this but today you feel like something is missing. The thrill in personal time with God has diminished. There is no spring in your step: no music in your soul. The joy of sacrifice is gone. Yet there is hope. People throughout history have turned to the Lord on His terms and become part of the greatest spiritual awakenings. God specializes in "Waking the Dead". WAKING THE DEAD “What God Did to Win Your Heart so You Can Live!” Of all the final words that have ever been spoken, none are more precious, none more revealing, none filled with more meaning and wisdom, none pierce the soul with more love than these last crucial words of Jesus from the cross. They are the windows into the very heart of Jesus and the gospel. Forgiveness at it’s hardest! “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” Luke 23:24 I’m sure I’ll see you in Heaven. “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 I am doing this to ease your pain. “Woman, behold your son…” John 19:26-27 I didn’t leave you, I just couldn’t stand to watch – Father “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?” Matt. 27:46 Suffering at its worst - alone “I thirst” John 19:28 Collect the right trophies “It is finished” John 19:30 The fate of your soul-to whom will you entrust it? “Father, into your hands I commend My spirit.” Luke 13:46 THE KING STILL HAS ONE MORE MOVE!
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New: The Hope of Something Better
The promise of "a new you" is not an empty promise, but according to Paul in Romans 6, it is a promise fulfilled through the radical intervention of death and resurrection.
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The Resurrection Of The King
What are the two massive problems facing humanity? What is their solution? And how is the resurrection of Christ the key? Paul provides the answers in his letter to the Romans
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"My God, my God, why have you foresaken me?"
At the cross we have sight and sound brought to the fore. The sight is the darkness. The sound is this cry of dereliction from Jesus. We learn of the fabulous nature of love, the enormity of sin and the great warning of an eternal grave.
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Is There Any Other Way?
As we come to the end of Jesus' life we see him pleading with the Father to "let this cup pass." Why was the cross necessary? Why couldn't God just forgive us? Why did Jesus have to die? Through the scene in the garden we discover the profound necessity of the cross.
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Justifying the Ungodly (Romans 4:1-12)
Paul argues and shows from scripture that we are justified only by faith in Jesus, not by anything we do. How can it be otherwise? After all, there is no boasting before God, and the only wages that our works could possibly earn for us is death. We see that Abraham was justified by faith and not by works, and furthermore that he was justified long before he was circumcised. Neither works nor rituals can save us; instead, we come to God as ungodly sinners, trusting only in him to receive justification as a free gift. Because of this, we can come to God today, now. And so the life we live is one of humility, recognizing our sin and guilt; but also grateful celebration, recognizing the magnitude of the gift God has given to us.
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Faith that Finishes Strong
Spiritual Growth can be hard to measure. Sometimes, it feels like we aren't making any progress at all. Join us as we explore how taking one step of faith after another eventually leads us toward maturity.
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Pt. 5, I Wonder How to Deal With Tempataion?
This message deals with what to do when we are faced with temptation and what the Bible has to say about how to resist it.
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The Community of the Spirit
The community of the Spirit is the community of the cross. Sin is not fatal or scandalous because restoration is possible, and the members take responsibility for self and one another. We then live by the Spirt not mocking God with self-indulgence or growing weary of self-righteousness. And our passion is not cross avoidance and impressing people but glorying in the wonders of the cross and our subsequent new cretaion.
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